SHE FOUND BEAUTY… Hardcover – November 26, 2025

She Found Beauty…, published by Margery Punches, is a luminous, illustrated collection of poems by Leona Ames Hill (1904–1977) a beloved orchard owner, mother, and poet whose words once graced the pages of The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Saturday Evening Post, and more. Nearly a century later, her work is lovingly brought back to life through curated selections and stunning new artwork by illustrator Gwendolyn Mallett.Raised on the rolling farmland of Iowa and later rooted in the orchard hills of Michigan, Leona spent her life capturing the quiet miracles of country living, the laughter of children, the rhythm of the seasons, the peace of an early morning, and the gentle truths found in ordinary days. Her poetry is tender, observant, and timeless.These poems are paired with rich notes, family history, and photographs that paint a vivid portrait of Leona’s world from orchard harvests and wild Michigan winters to the cherished farmhouse with its iconic wall of windows.What emerges is not only poetry, but a living legacy: a woman who chose to notice beauty even when life was hard; who wrote with generosity, humor, and wonder; who believed that simple joys were enough to sustain the soul.She Found Beauty… invites you to slow down, breathe in the quiet, and see the world the way Leona did with an enchanted mind and an open heart. Read more